The HPV Vaccine: What to Know
By Dr. Katheryn Moreira Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Did you know that the human papillomavirus (HPV) infects about 14 million people—including teenagers—each year? Or that HPV infections cause nearly 31,000 cancers a year? The good news, though, is that the HPV vaccine can prevent most of those cancers from occurring in the first place. Some […]
The HPV vaccine: Truths, lies and common misconceptions
By Evan Kreutzer, MD Fishers Pediatrics Parents come to our office every day seeking advice on how to keep their children healthy and safe. When it comes to protecting their child against cancer, I expect most parents to jump at the opportunity. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps prevent cancers, but misleading information can cause […]
Women: Take Charge of Your Cervical Health
By Polly Trainor, MD, OB/GYN Cervical health is a topic many women do not frequently think—or talk—about. For some, it’s brought up only during an annual gynecologic exam. On the other hand, some of us know a woman who has experienced a cervical health condition, which brings the topic front and center. January is National […]